Archaeological Museum of Samothrace
Αρχαιολογικό Μουσείο Σαμοθράκης
A museum beside the Sanctuary of the Great Gods, displaying architectural fragments and sculpture, including a plaster replica of the Winged Victory of Samothrace.
The Archaeological Museum sits right beside the entrance to the Sanctuary of the Great Gods, and one ticket covers both. It displays temple friezes, capitals, statues, pottery and inscriptions excavated from the sanctuary, which help visitors understand the mystery rites and the original appearance of each building. The most popular exhibit is a plaster replica of the Louvre’s Winged Victory. The museum also introduces the ship-prow-shaped base on which the statue originally stood. The galleries are not large, and about 40 minutes is enough to see them. It is best to visit before exploring the site.
Opening hours
Opens with the site
Nearby sights
- Sanctuary of the Great Gods
- Chora
- Mount Fengari
- Kamariotissa
- Profitis Ilias
- Therma
- Gria Vathra
- Panagia Krimniotissa